Simple question of some philosophical importance regarding objective reality … Does excrement actually taste bad? Probably not to various bacteria which thrive on it. But to you and me? Do we only smell a nasty, devilish, vile, upsetting, unpleasant, revolting, disgusting, unapologetic, evil, gross, nasty (did I say “nasty” - I’m running out of adjectives) … smell!!!??? Or did evolution design it as a way to get us not to eat it? Did those who “ate shit” tend not to reproduce as much as those who had “nasty” sense receptors and, equivalently, typically did not eat shit? Does the smell of shit ..read more

I enjoyed this… Thought you might like it as well… Taco (Atheist Presuppositional Apologist) Obliterates 2thingsiveneverseen's (Christian) Worldview. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

That this xtian group has pushed this case all the way up to the SCOTUS is appalling! That the SCOTUS is actually hearing it is even worse! friendlyatheist.com A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness While several religious groups urged SCOTUS to have compassion, Gospel Rescue Mission took the path of cruelty 6 posts - 5 participants Read full topic ..read more

In a recent discussion i claimed that if theology presumes the existence of god before investigation it disqualifies itself as a science. The counterargument was that science itself starts with assumptions it cannot prove. So my question to you guys is: Is there a fundamental difference between presuming the existence of god and then building up from that starting point on the one hand and using axioms in science or presuming things like the existence of an objective world on the other? 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more

Are any of the esteemed athiests here interested in a religious discussion? 25 posts - 5 participants Read full topic ..read more

A sad day, indeed. My deepest and most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Sorry, Ratty. I was cleaning the house and found this under a pile of banana peels. Merry Christmas. LBV sustainment kits restocked on the website! 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

Got a question. I understand why a rotating wheel moves forward. I understand why two wheels connected by an axle moves forward. I don’t understand why rotational motion of four wheels connected by two axles cause a chassis to move in a forward direction. What type of force caused by the motion is exerting forward motion on the chassis? The best I can think of is that the rotation of the axle on the chassis produces a forward moment of force at the point of connection. 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic ..read more

Just found out about this. A brief summary can be found here: Why Evolution Is True – 19 Apr 24 Dan Dennett died today Well, this is unexpected, and details will be forthcoming. He was 82.https://twitter.com/ferrisjabr/status/1781348138881802563I have lots of stories about Dan, and found him amiable and charit More here (caution, link may be slow to respond): https://dailynous.com/2024/04/19/daniel-dennett-death-1942-2024/ 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

I think it’s time for strawberry rhubarb crumble. My rhubarb plants are buck wild! Does anyone else plant edible gardens? 22 posts - 9 participants Read full topic ..read more